Latino Inspired DIY Bracelet

Latin designer Venessa Arizaga shows you how to get a super cute and one-of-a-kind bracelet.

Venessa Arizaga has figured out how to let you DIY without the hassle of really having to do it yourself. The kit comes with a bracelet, beads, wax, and string to create the hanging charms. She also makes

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Place your chain horizontally on the baseboard. The board should be lying flat on a table, in a comfortable well-lit area. Secure each end of chain with a pin so that the bracelet is tight and steady while working.

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Take one strand of each color thread and combine them into a group of 3 strands. The strands should be 30 centimeters or 12 inches in length.

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Repeat this process 6-10 times, depending on how many strands of charms you would like on your bracelet.

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Take the rectangular bar of beeswax and apply a generous coat to threads. This is achieved by sliding the wax bar back and forth against the threads. Ensure that the threads are fully coated with wax.

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Insert the coated threads into an individual chain link.

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Ensure that the strands are equal in length on both sides.

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Create an oval knot. An oval knot is achieved by taking one end of the thread, crossing it over the other end (a), and tucking it under (b).

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Pull both ends of thread until tight. You must repeat this knotting process 4 times per link.

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Continue steps number 6, 7, and 8 on every link of chain that you desire a charm grouping.

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Once you have all your strands of threads knotted and ready, align your charms in the order you wish. This will give you an idea of how your bracelet will look.

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Put strings together to prepare for charms.

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Insert a charm into a group of thread ends.

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Perform an oval knot as detailed on step 7 and 8. Make sure to repeat this knot process 4 times in order to secure the charm in place.

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Once you're happy with the look of your bracelet, cut the excess of threads leaving at least .64 centimeters or 1⁄4 of an inch on each side

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